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Jessica Cosmetics nail brand

Gerrard International acquires Jessica Cosmetics nail brand

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 December 2025

Nail and beauty distributor & training provider, Gerrard International, has announced its acquisition of Jessica Cosmetics. The Hertfordshire-based company, founded by manicurist, Susan Gerrard, and her late husband, Ian, has been leading Jessica Cosmetics’ UK arm for the past 35 years, helping to make it the nailcare brand’s most successful…

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What are rings of fire on nails & how can they be avoided?

By Jess Watts | 7 December 2025

Red rings or semicircles that appear on the nail – often referred to as ‘rings of fire’ – can strike fear into the hearts of nail techs and clients alike, but what causes them and how can they be avoided? “Rings of fire appear as red rings on the nail…

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ÜLKA nail brand spotlight

The Ukrainian nail brand on a mission to make nail techs’ work safer

By Alex Fox | 5 December 2025

Standing tall for 2025, Ukrainian manufacturing brand, ÜLKA, sponsored Nailympia London to demonstrate how it’s serious about redefining what a nail technician’s workspace should be. Since 2017, the brand has championed a simple yet powerful belief: a nail station must feel like a sanctuary, not a place that harms the…

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Struggling with nail glitter removal? This Morgan Taylor range makes it easy

By Helena Biggs | 9 January 2022

Do you love sparkly nails but find glitter tricky to remove? Morgan Taylor has unveiled a peel-off glitter range of nail lacquers; ideal for in-salon or at-home mani/pedis. Ideal for a night on the town or special occasion, Peel-Off Glitter is a 2-in-1 glitter and base formula, meaning there’s no…

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Ready to indulge? Check out these 3 decadent nail shades from Halo Gel Polish

By Helena Biggs | 9 January 2022

For many, January marks a time to throw away the festive treats; but fear not – you can still get your chocolate fix with three indulgent shades from Halo Gel Polish. Presented in oh-so cute Chocolate Box-style packaging, Pure Nails has served up Decadence, a deep cocoa; Indulgence a creamy…

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Braille your nails with salon charity drive

By Chloe Randall | 4 January 2022

London based salon, Iris Avenue, has launched an initiative in a bid to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People. The salon is asking salons and mobile therapists nationwide to provide a ‘Braille My Nails’ manicure and in turn, donate 10% of the sales of these manicures…

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CND™ unveils 5 PLEXIGEL builder shades to create flawless nail enhancements

By Helena Biggs | 3 January 2022

Build natural-looking nails with five shade additions to CND™’s PLEXIGEL system. Designed as a versatile and convenient multi-problem solution for nails, CND™ PLEXIGEL’s BUILDER provides 3+ weeks of strength, length, and shape in a variety of neutral shades. Save on service time by choosing a hue to suit your client’s…

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Dazzle nail clients with 6 metallic additions to The GelBottle Inc’s FoilX line

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 December 2021

The GelBottle Inc has extended its FoilX line of statement foils, created to make elevating nail art looks quick and simple, by adding six high-shine metallic colours. The shades are: Amethyst – an elegant cool-toned lavender; a nod to the Pantone Color of the Year for 2022. Brass – a…

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IV KULTURE nail brand sales serve to support 2% Black Nail Tech Initiative

By Emma Hobday | 26 December 2021

Scratch chats to entrepreneurs Tianna, Taja, Ty, and Toi, the four sisters behind the Florida based nail brand IV KULTURE, about how they are making changes in the Black nail tech community and why they created The 2% Black Nail Tech Initiative… How did your business journey begin? We started…

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